CHARMERS CAFE/THE DAGEL AND BELI SHOP.
1500 W JARVIS AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Passed all 5 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 142013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SANDWICHES AND INDIVIDUAL SLICE OF POUND CAKE MUST HAVE LABELS(FOOD NAME,INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE).
PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE.OBSERVED ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE IGLOO CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE.
AUG 132012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE BROKEN PAPER HOLDER TISSUE FOR THE FRONT WASHROOM
CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,REMOVE FLOOR DEBRIS
REMOVE EXCESS SPIDER WEBS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING, WALLS AND CHAINS THAT HOLD UP HANGING MENU BOARDS,EAST SIDE AREA. REMOVE SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER(EAST SIDE),AND RESEAL AND PAINT WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER BY THE JUICE MACHINE.
RE-ORGANIZE OUTSIDE AREA IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.
AUG 82012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. ICE MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION".CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD PROVIDER, KEEP RECEIPT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
REPLACE BROKEN PAPER HOLDER TISSUE FOR THE FRONT WASHROOM
CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,REMOVE FLOOR DEBRIS.
CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA,FOOD DEBRIS; ALSO CLEAN AND SANITATIZE MEAT SLICER,ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP,REMOVE DEBRIS.SWEEP FLOOR AT REAR EXIT AREA UNDER THE STAIR CASE.
REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING(EAST SIDE) ABOVE SHELVES,BY THE WINDOW,REPAINT SAID AREA. REMOVE EXCESS SPIDER WEBS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING, WALLS AND CHAINS THAT HOLD UP HANGING MENU BOARDS,EAST SIDE AREA. REMOVE SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER(EAST SIDE),AND RESEAL AND PAINT WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER BY THE JUICE MACHINE.
RE-ORGANIZE OUTSIDE AREA IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.
AUG 162011PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT, AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON CABINET STORAGE AT FRONT PREP AREAS,MOP SINK,PREP COUTERS AT COFFEE MACHINE AREAS, AND PLASTIC PANEL ON ICE MACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS AT FRONT AND REARAIR PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND MAKING SANDWICHES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,APPROACHED OWNER WHO WAS CONDUCTING INSPECTION WITH ME ABOUT IT,HE REPLIED SAYING THAT "BECAUSE THEIR FACILITY IS A CAFE,THEY NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON". INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTAINT ON WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 102011PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND CHEF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND BAKED GOODS DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.0F TO 58.8F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REPAIR ABOVE COOLERS TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ABOVE COOLERS ARE TAGGED INSTRUCTED OWNER TO FAX LETTER TO OUR OFFICE AT 312 746 4240 AFTER REPAIR TO HAVE COOLER CHECK AND REMOVE TAG. MANAGEMENT HAVE OTHER COOLERS THAT ARE MAINTAINING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES OF 38-40F.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,CORNBEEF,HAM,CHEESES,ETC STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLERS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERTURES RANGING FROM 52.3F TO 60.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO DISCARD ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS, SUCH WAS DONE 50pds TOTAL AT TOTAL COST OF $318.00 WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH SANITIZER. HEARING FOR TICKET #H000073118-13 WILL BE ON 10-06-11 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR AVE ROOM 112 AT 10:00am
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT, AT ALL TIMES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESUFACE STAINS AND DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COUNTERS IN PREP AREAS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON CABINET STORAGE AT FRONT PREP AREAS,MOP SINK,PREP COUTERS AT COFFEE MACHINE AREAS, AND PLASTIC PANEL ON ICE MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MONITOR DAILY.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND MAKING SANDWICHES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,APPROACHED OWNER WHO WAS CONDUCTING INSPECTION WITH ME ABOUT IT,HE REPLIED SAYING THAT "BECAUSE THEIR FACILITY IS A CAFE,THEY NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON". INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTAINT ON WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.
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